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Το Ναύπλιο - Nafplio

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Το Ναύπλιο - Nafplio

Local tradition tells that Nafplio was founded by the son of the sea god Poseidon. It is situated on the gulf of Argolis in the Eastern Peloponnese.

It has been an important town since the early 13th century when the Byzantines repopulated the area. Subsequent invaders have built and refortified the town and it still has well preserved fortresses and buildings from many eras. Below the fortifications are the narrow old streets with beautiful old houses. Its proximity to Athens makes it a popular weekend destination.

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Η Πάτμος - Patmos

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Η Πάτμος - Patmos

Patmos is the most northerly of the Dodecanese group of islands. It is a beautiful island that has maintained its religious traditions and has many monasteries and churches.

The Book of Revelations in The Bible was written on the island by John the Evangelist. An important monastery on the island honors his name. Residents take great pride in the island and many of the old houses have been restored.

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Η Παντανάσα - Pandanasa

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Η Παντανάσα - Pandanasa

The Monastery of Our Lady of Pandanassa (The Queen of all) has a church of mixed architecture featuring exterior porticos and a bell tower.

The monastery is in the Mystras region close to Sparta. Conservation and preservation of wall paintings has been a priority of this region. The sanctuary has fine wall paintings dated around 1430AD and others on the site are from the 18th century.

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Ο Προυσός - Proussos

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Ο Προυσός - Proussos

This church nestled into the steep rock houses the miraculous icon "Panagia Proussiotissa" which is much revered by locals for its powers. The church which dates from 1754 a.d. is the domed-cross type and features a small crypt located on the west side that can be adjusted to be used as a side chapel.

The monastery of which it is part is in the Evritania region of West Central Greece and is one of only a few that were saved in the region

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Η Σαντορίνη - Santorini

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Η Σαντορίνη - Santorini

This volcanic island in the Cyclades has a unique geography resulting from an eruption long ago of the still active volcano. during the eruption the cone exploded and fell back into the sea leaving a partly submerged cone surrounded by the remains of the now crescent shaped island. On one side small homes are built on the steep edge of the rock face.

Many of the homes have rooms carved out of the pumice stone rock left by the volcano. The other side of the island slopes gently to the sea from black volcanic beaches. Small family churches are dotted amongst the white homes, their blue domes sparkling in the bright summer sun.

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Οι Σπέτσες - Spetses

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Οι Σπέτσες - Spetses

Spetse is one of the Saronic Islands, a group that is close to Athens. Away from the busy harbor are fine beaches and cool pine forests. This is a small island and ideal for taking pleasant walks through the narrow streets, where fine old villas with pretty gardens can be found.

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Το Μοναστήρι Αγ. Γρηγορίου - The Monastery of St. Gregory

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Το Μοναστήρι Αγ. Γρηγορίου
The Monastery of St. Gregory

Mount Athenos in Norther Greece is a peninsula which is home to many monasteries. St. Gregory is built on the southwest side by the sea and is one of the smaller monasteries on the peninsula.

The monastery was founded in the 14th century and rebuilt after a fire in 1761 a.d. There are ten chapels and also living aquarters for the seventy or so monks in residence. Visitors are welcome but access to the area is restricted to males only.

Among the more important icons in the church is that of Saint Nicholas.

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Η Θεσσαλονίκη - Salonica

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Η Θεσσαλονίκη - Salonica

Thessaloniki was founded in 315BC and was named after the sister of Alexander the Great.

It is Greece's second largest city and capital of the Macedonian region. Many ancient and historic buildings still exist, including the White Tower, which is the most prominent feature of the harbor.